Child brain damage can be the result of many different things, medical malpractice, lead exposure, product negligence and trauma to the head from falls and accidents. Every year thousands of children in the U.S. suffer brain damage that results in a lifetime of health difficulties. Children with brain damage often are left with a medical condition known as cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy can the result of injuries before, during or after birth and can be related to medical negligence. Exposure to toxic chemicals during pregnancy and the exposure of the baby to toxic chemicals can also lead to child brain damage. Although lead is the most common toxic chemical that comes to mind when brain damage in children is mentioned. Child brain damage attorneys have also proven that other chemicals and solvents can cause brain damage. Regardless of the cause of brain damage in children, parents have a difficult and expensive task ahead of them, one which may or may not have a happy ending. With the help of therapies and excellent medical care, children with brain damage can have a better quality of life than they otherwise would have. Paying for this medical care can bankrupt a family; however, if the brain damage is a result of someone else's negligence, a personal injury attorney can help seek those funds through litigation.